On the recordAugust 11, 1977
We will work with Panama to assess the need for a sea-level canal and will also cooperate on possible improvements to the existing canal.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe will work with Panama to assess the need for a sea-level canal and will also cooperate on possible improvements to the existing canal.
Panama Canal Negotiations Remarks on the Agreement in Principle Reached with Panama.
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